Shoulder Exercises
Exercises for the shoulders are divided into the following three categories (see table 3.1): Category... Read More
Stability Skills: Step-Like Actions
The learning outcomes in step-like actions all help develop upper-body strength. Specifically, weight is transferred... Read More
Movement Framework for Developmental Gymnastics
The Active Child illustration (figure 21.1) depicts the developmental gymnastics movement-framework categories, which include gymnastics... Read More
Six-Steps in Curriculum Planning
Curriculum design protocols are similar regardless of content area. Here is a six-step approach to... Read More
Modern lifestyles, environments play large role in obesity epidemic
If the obesogenic genetic risk profile has remained the same in humans since the obesity... Read More
Decisions to take part in physical activity influenced by...
Many factors influence whether people use physical activity resources. In this chapter we discuss the... Read More
Excessive TV viewing and TV ads contribute to serious...
Most Americans watch several hours of television each night and are bombarded by commercials (Holmes,... Read More
Determine and develop running speed for fast plays
In football, speed is generally measured by a player’s time in running the 40-yard dash. Read More
How to successfully intercept the ball
A second situation in which the ball is caught is when a defensive player intercepts... Read More